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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,131.26, 141,182.28 and 27,555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,131.26, 141,182.28 and 27,555.74 is: 41,329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,131.26 : 141,182.28 = 27,555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,131.26/141,182.28 = 27,555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,131.26x = 141,182.28 × 27,555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,131.26x = 3,890,382,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,382,200.29/94,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,329.33

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